Parameter Changes

Series Parameter

  • If voltage remains constant and resistance increases, current will decrease

  • If resistance remains constant and voltage decreases, current will decrease

  • If voltage remains constant and resistance decreases, current will increase

  • If resistance remains constant and voltage increases, current will increase

Parallel Parameter

  • If voltage remains constant and resistance increases, current will decrease

  • If voltage remains constant and resistance decreases, current will increase

  • If resistance remains constant and voltage increases, current will increase

  • If resistance remains constant and voltage decreases, current will decrease

  • If a branch is added in a parallel circuit, total resistance will decrease and total current

    will increase